Finding biomarkers for PMDD in blood samples
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks for chemical markers in the blood that might help diagnose PMDD. It involves blood draws and questionnaires over one or two menstrual cycles to see how your body responds to natural hormone changes.
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Who can take part
- You are female and have regular menstrual cycles (every 24 to 35 days).
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have not taken any psychiatric medication, hormonal birth control, or steroid hormones in the past 2 months.
- You have not been pregnant in the past 6 months, and you do not have a history of brain injury or certain endocrine disorders.
- You have not had a substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, or other psychiatric condition (besides PMDD) in the past year.
- Your BMI is 40 or less.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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